“You Don’t Have to Wait Until Graduation to Work in the Music Industry”

Work an “outside” project into your college work. So if you want to be a manager, start managing a friend and turn it into your senior project! (Ex: for my senior project I built a website to feature my piano performances and graphic design)

Create real relationships

DON’T make the object of your resume “to obtain a job in the music business” - tailor it to be relevant for each position you apply to

“Skill Set Is King! How Prepared Are Students For Today’s Music Industry?”

Companies really value soft skills like: attitude, work ethic, communication, time management, and relationships (Note: show them you’re capable of these skills when you’re an intern to set yourself up for future success)

You have to continually stand out even after you get a job

Move “skills” from the bottom of your resume to the top (no one cares where you went to school and what your GPA was)

“I got 948 applications and I looked at none, I went off of recommendations”

“Create opportunities for yourself”

In terms of making the most of your time & resources while in college:

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Katherine Forbes

Founder of Designing the Row and Creator of Music Biz Besties

A Music City girl obsessed with creating confidence in my clients through design, branding, marketing, and community. In today’s world, your visual branding and online presence will either make or break you. I’ve got my Diet Coke in hand and am ready to get started on your next project.